The Breeders are one of the most treasured and influential alternate rock bands of the ’90s. With ties to other equally influential bands and legendary albums like 1993’s Last Splash, they’ve influenced everyone from Nirvana to Radiohead.

Courtney Barnett is one of the biggest acts to come out of Australia in years, with her success propelled by a universally acclaimed debut album, countless well-received TV performances, and a virtually ceaseless international tour schedule.

The two recently came together in a very exciting way. According to social media posts by both parties, Barnett and her band recently paid a visit to The Breeders in an Ohio recording studio, where the latter are currently recording a new new album.

Best of all, however, The Breeders got Courtney to jump on one of the tracks. “Courtney Barnett — in Ohio yesterday to play Nelsonville‬ — visited us in the studio,” they wrote. “Of course we had them sing backup vocals on a song.”

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